Need floor jack recommendations

biggynuts01 · 02-05-2013, 10:33 AM

I have a cheap floor jack that has a clearance of 4.5". It cannot get under the front jack mounts. I think my front has a clearance of about 3.9inches. What floor jacks do you guys use for lowered cars?

spdy330 · 02-05-2013, 10:39 AM

This is what I use.

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-4000-...6&blockType=G6

whats77inaname · 02-05-2013, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spdy330

This is what I use.

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-4000-...6&blockType=G6

I got that jack as a Christmas present a couple years ago and promptly returned it. You must've rec'd a good one. Check out the reviews.

spdy330 · 02-05-2013, 11:05 AM

I have seen the reviews however I have not had any issues with it. Did you simply return it because of the reviews or did you try it and it failed? I have used it on my Tundra a few time as well as my car with no problems.

Quote:

Originally Posted by whats77inaname

I got that jack as a Christmas present a couple years ago and promptly returned it. You must've rec'd a good one. Check out the reviews.

Z K · 02-05-2013, 11:42 AM

This is what I use.

http://www.harborfreight.com/racing-...num-69252.html

I know a lot of track guys use this jack. It's cheap, light and easy to transport.

whats77inaname · 02-05-2013, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spdy330

I have seen the reviews however I have not had any issues with it. Did you simply return it because of the reviews or did you try it and it failed? I have used it on my Tundra a few time as well as my car with no problems.

One of my good friends had his fail while he was under the car. He had jack stands in place, but still.

Not willing to take the chance, I returned it straight away, it was BNIB. The last thing I want when working on a car is to worry about the jack, and that would always be in the back of my mind.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z K

This is what I use.

http://www.harborfreight.com/racing-...num-69252.html

I know a lot of track guys use this jack. It's cheap, light and easy to transport.

The reviews on it are so-so, but one of the reviewers recommended this one, as well:

http://www.harborfreight.com/rapid-p...html-7814.html

Also found this, which has 3" of add'l lift on the aforementioned unit:

http://www.harborfreight.com/aluminu...ons-68054.html

Since I'm in the market for another jack myself, I'll have to take a look at one of these

THE TECH · 02-05-2013, 12:02 PM

The Sears ones will all die on you. They have not been made in the US in a long time. You cannot repair them. I have been through 6 of them. I decided to finally get something good. I now use an AC Hydraulics jack. Best money spent.

isugoo · 02-05-2013, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by biggynuts01

I have a cheap floor jack that has a clearance of 4.5". It cannot get under the front jack mounts. I think my front has a clearance of about 3.9inches. What floor jacks do you guys use for lowered cars?

I have those Harbor Freight ones. Works well for DIY projects.
Cheap, light and durable. If you're close by (I'm in Woodbury area in Irvine), more than welcome to test or borrow for a couple of days for your project.

biggynuts01 · 02-05-2013, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whats77inaname

One of my good friends had his fail while he was under the car. He had jack stands in place, but still.

Not willing to take the chance, I returned it straight away, it was BNIB. The last thing I want when working on a car is to worry about the jack, and that would always be in the back of my mind.

The reviews on it are so-so, but one of the reviewers recommended this one, as well:

http://www.harborfreight.com/rapid-p...html-7814.html

Also found this, which has 3" of add'l lift on the aforementioned unit:

http://www.harborfreight.com/aluminu...ons-68054.html

Since I'm in the market for another jack myself, I'll have to take a look at one of these

Cool. I have been looking at that one. I wasnt sure about the quality since the price seems low.

Just ordered it! Thanks

slicer · 02-05-2013, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spdy330

This is what I use.

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-4000-...6&blockType=G6

I have been using this jack for 7+ years without any problems.

kitw · 02-05-2013, 12:56 PM

http://www.amazon.com/Omega-29023-He...w+profile+jack

I use this one.

biggynuts01 · 02-05-2013, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by isugoo

I have those Harbor Freight ones. Works well for DIY projects.
Cheap, light and durable. If you're close by (I'm in Woodbury area in Irvine), more than welcome to test or borrow for a couple of days for your project.

Thats really cool of you to offer your help! I really appreciate it.

I just ordered the same jack from Harbor Freight. I need one I can haul to work on my car and possibly haul to the track.

Z K · 02-05-2013, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whats77inaname

The reviews on it are so-so, but one of the reviewers recommended this one, as well:

http://www.harborfreight.com/rapid-p...html-7814.html

Also found this, which has 3" of add'l lift on the aforementioned unit:

http://www.harborfreight.com/aluminu...ons-68054.html

Since I'm in the market for another jack myself, I'll have to take a look at one of these

I am on an 2nd Harbor Freight jack. My old one started leaking fluid. It still worked but pumped slower and made a lot of creaking noise. That one lasted me a good 7 years so I figured it was time. The best thing about this jack is the low weight which makes it easy to transport and carry by hand.

I abused that jack to no end. I took it to the track, used it at home, outside on the street working on cars on the sidewalk, thrown in car trunks, I used it to compress suspension arms when changing out coilovers, even had a car drive over it by accident... It looked terrible but still worked the day I replaced it.

For $80, it's a good deal. Every now and then you can get a great deal on it for $50 after some coupon stacking. That's a steal at that price.

nerwyll@trinityautosport · 02-05-2013, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whats77inaname

The reviews on it are so-so, but one of the reviewers recommended this one, as well:

http://www.harborfreight.com/rapid-p...html-7814.html

we've been good with this one =)

MineralWeiss · 02-05-2013, 02:06 PM

I have two of the Craftsman aluminum jacks and I don't have any significant complaints. But like so many things these days, its affordable because it's made cheaply. When I do replace mine, I have been looking at one from Griot's. I have heard really great things about it, has excellent lift range, and gets under low cars. Curious if anyone on here has any experience with it? Many people on the C6 Corvette forums have raved about it.

Griot's garage Floor jack

dmw16 · 02-05-2013, 02:20 PM

Just to start off with, no matter how cheap or expensive your jack is, never trust it to support the car. If you're going to be under the car, have it resting on jack stands.

With the disclaimer out of the way, I'm a believer in buying quality tools the first time and being done with it. As such I bought (and recommend) the AC Hydraulics jack. It has the best reach of any jack I've never used and it of the utmost quality.

WarrantyTracker · 02-05-2013, 04:38 PM

I'm really happy with this one, but it's NOT portable:

http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...uty-68050.html

signes · 02-05-2013, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kitw

http://www.amazon.com/Omega-29023-He...w+profile+jack

I use this one.

Looks nice, kind of like the Griot's one.

rennis · 02-05-2013, 06:14 PM

1. Go to Costco

2. Buy whatever low profile jack they are selling (they carry two types)

I've had my Costco jack for years and it's awesome. Fits under all of our cars save for an extremely slammed E30 cabrio. I use it a lot and has never given me any issues.

(disclaimer, it is heavy as phok)

paradocs98 · 02-05-2013, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MineralWeiss

I have two of the Craftsman aluminum jacks and I don't have any significant complaints. But like so many things these days, its affordable because it's made cheaply. When I do replace mine, I have been looking at one from Griot's. I have heard really great things about it, has excellent lift range, and gets under low cars. Curious if anyone on here has any experience with it? Many people on the C6 Corvette forums have raved about it.

Griot's garage Floor jack

Probably a solid jack. And the low clearance is a plus. I've used Griot's smaller/cheaper aluminum racing-style jack for 10 years with absolutely no problems. It's seen a lot of use, including changing over to winter tires during snowfall outside

, and it's done a great job. Their stuff is a bit overpriced, but I think it's a quality piece.

That being said, I decided to finally retire it to back-up duty and picked up one of these babies for primary track/garage use

:

http://www.brunnhoelzl.com/warrior_jacks.html

Sweeet!

**ben@tirerack** · 02-05-2013, 06:56 PM

Tire Rack has one. It has treated me well for seasonal tire changes and oil changes etc.

http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/...&affiliate=AW8

Gets down pretty low, 3.5" min height listed.

whats77inaname · 02-05-2013, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z K

This is what I use.

http://www.harborfreight.com/racing-...num-69252.html

Quote:

Originally Posted by nerwyll@trinityautosport

we've been good with this one =)

Seems there are a lot of people that favor this jack. I got my HF paper in the mail the other day. That jack is the same as jack # 68053 and 60569.

1) So, gents, using coupon code 6350088560494767840, you can pick up that jack for $69.99

2) You can pick up http://www.harborfreight.com/aluminu...ons-68051.html using coupon code 7442581660494767840 for $139.00. The offers are good through 2/28/13

For either of these, you have to create an account on their website and get a customer number.

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biggynuts01 Captain Drives: E92 M3 SG coupe Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 680 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 Porsche Cayman S [0.00] 2008 BMW E92 M3 [4.75]	Need floor jack recommendations I have a cheap floor jack that has a clearance of 4.5". It cannot get under the front jack mounts. I think my front has a clearance of about 3.9inches. What floor jacks do you guys use for lowered cars? __________________ 2008 E92 M3 SG DCT - AA Filter, JL Audio 600/6, CDT Audio, Verstraβe Paddles, ECS SS, BMW Performance Spoiler, MH race studs, BMW GTS wheels, Stoptech ST, MR Exhaust, BPM Tune, LTBMW 1M Bumper, MotoGP Lip, Euro MDM & DCT, LCI's , KW CS, TMS Soild Diff Mounts.
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spdy330 Major General Drives: 05 Tundra, 11 M3, 08 Odyssey Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 5,495 iTrader: (136) Garage List 2011.75 BMW M3 [4.40] 2006 BMW 330i - SOLD [5.00]	This is what I use. http://www.sears.com/craftsman-4000-...6&blockType=G6 __________________ - 2006 E90 330i TiAG retired. - 2011.75 E90 M3 - BMW Performance Exhaust, BMW Performance Grills, Lux H8 V3, IND Reflectors, Ceramic Tint 58%, Brembo 380mm BBK, V1 with custom multi-color display by www.Radar-Mirror.com - custom radar mount by www.performancepackage.com.

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THE TECH BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: BPMsport 2012 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 11,906 iTrader: (39)	The Sears ones will all die on you. They have not been made in the US in a long time. You cannot repair them. I have been through 6 of them. I decided to finally get something good. I now use an AC Hydraulics jack. Best money spent. __________________ Check us out on Facebook at BPMsportLabs

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ben@tirerack M3Post Supporting Vendor Drives: 740i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: South Bend, IN Posts: 726 iTrader: (0)	Tire Rack has one. It has treated me well for seasonal tire changes and oil changes etc. http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/...&affiliate=AW8 Gets down pretty low, 3.5" min height listed. __________________ _______________________________________________ To credit the forum, click through one of the banners in my signature and the top of the page, or call me direct at 877.522.8473 ext 660. Email:ben@tirerack.com

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02-05-2013, 11:42 AM	#5
Z K Major Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Francisco Posts: 1,243 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 BMW E90 M3 [0.00]	This is what I use. http://www.harborfreight.com/racing-...num-69252.html I know a lot of track guys use this jack. It's cheap, light and easy to transport.

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kitw Colonel Drives: 2013 AW E92 M3 ZCP M-DCT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 2,133 iTrader: (13)	http://www.amazon.com/Omega-29023-He...w+profile+jack I use this one.

02-05-2013, 02:06 PM	#15
MineralWeiss USAF Retired Drives: 2011 BMW M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 201 iTrader: (0)	I have two of the Craftsman aluminum jacks and I don't have any significant complaints. But like so many things these days, its affordable because it's made cheaply. When I do replace mine, I have been looking at one from Griot's. I have heard really great things about it, has excellent lift range, and gets under low cars. Curious if anyone on here has any experience with it? Many people on the C6 Corvette forums have raved about it. Griot's garage Floor jack

02-05-2013, 02:20 PM	#16
dmw16 Captain Drives: 2005 ///M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 691 iTrader: (0)	Just to start off with, no matter how cheap or expensive your jack is, never trust it to support the car. If you're going to be under the car, have it resting on jack stands. With the disclaimer out of the way, I'm a believer in buying quality tools the first time and being done with it. As such I bought (and recommend) the AC Hydraulics jack. It has the best reach of any jack I've never used and it of the utmost quality.

02-05-2013, 04:38 PM	#17
WarrantyTracker Track? What Track? I was just riding along . . . Drives: Alpine White E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: An Undisclosed Location Posts: 360 iTrader: (0)	I'm really happy with this one, but it's NOT portable: http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...uty-68050.html

02-05-2013, 06:14 PM	#19
rennis Private Drives: B5 S4 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Kirkland Posts: 99 iTrader: (0)	1. Go to Costco 2. Buy whatever low profile jack they are selling (they carry two types) I've had my Costco jack for years and it's awesome. Fits under all of our cars save for an extremely slammed E30 cabrio. I use it a lot and has never given me any issues. (disclaimer, it is heavy as phok)